Draperstown woman organising collection of aid to help refugees

A collection of clothes, tinned food and household items is being organised in Draperstown to help those caught up in the refugee crisis.

The office of the local mental health charity STEPS will be used as the drop-off point for those donating to the collection organised by local woman Brenda Brady.

The STEPS group said the growing crisis has shocked local people.

“I don’t think anyone who has watched the news or read a paper in the last few weeks could fail to be moved by the plight of refugees fleeing the many war torn countries,” said a spokeperson fro the group.

“The images of those poor babies shame us all. Well heres your chance to help, local lady Brenda Brady is organising a collection of practical items needed. STEPS office will be used as a collection point.”